Shift Process Technician - 4 vacancies

Tioxide Materials Ltd; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension (Legal & General)

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Tech loan schemes

BHN Extras discounts

Job summary

Tioxide Materials Ltd in Stockton-on-Tees is recruiting Shift Process Technician roles across our manufacturing teams, including Oxidation or Chlorination Technician and Plant Technician positions. These opportunities offer a dynamic, safety-focused environment where innovation and continuous improvement are central.

The role supports safe and efficient production, operates per instructions and permits, and collaborates with maintenance, engineering and EHSQ to meet quality and process safety

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations, or equivalent suitable process industry experience.
• Experience working in a process, manufacturing, production or industrial operating environment.
• Ability to follow operating instructions, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of EHS requirements and Process Safety Management principles within an operational environment.
• Ability to interpret process data and take appropriate action to support safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Achieve, maintain and demonstrate competence through training, validation and re-validation in the required process technician role berths.
• Apply a Zero Harm mindset and Process Safety Management principles to all process activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, responsibly and in accordance with site requirements.
• Operate the plant in accordance with operating instructions and procedures to ensure safe, efficient and effective production performance.
• Respond to abnormal or emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedures, ensuring the plant is placed into a safe state where required.
• Interpret process data and operational information to determine appropriate actions, keeping the process within normal operating parameters while maximising efficiency and achieving required quality standards.

Skills

Process operations

Safety procedures

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a variety of Shift Process Technician roles across our Manufacturing production teams, including roles such as Oxidation or Chlorination Technician, Control Room Technician& Plant Technicians. These opportunities span a range of positions and offer the chance to join a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.

The Shift Process Technician is part of the Manufacturing function and reports to a Shift Lead.

The role works collaboratively as part of the shift production technician team and liaises with Shift Leads, operations colleagues, maintenance teams, engineering support, EHSQ and other site functions to ensure the safe and efficient running of the production unit.

Job Purpose:

The Shift Process Technician is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient running of the production unit to achieve business, production, quality and safety targets.

The role operates as part of the shift production technician team, ensuring process activities are carried out in line with operating instructions, EHS and Process Safety Management requirements, while supporting plant reliability, emergency response, maintenance preparation and continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Achieve, maintain and demonstrate competence through training, validation and re-validation in the required process technician role berths.
• Apply a Zero Harm mindset and Process Safety Management principles to all process activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, responsibly and in accordance with site requirements.
• Operate the plant in accordance with operating instructions and procedures to ensure safe, efficient and effective production performance.
• Respond to abnormal or emergency situations in accordance with emergency procedures, ensuring the plant is placed into a safe state where required.
• Interpret process data and operational information to determine appropriate actions, keeping the process within normal operating parameters while maximising efficiency and achieving required quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, report defects and support scheduled or breakdown maintenance activity within the capability of the available team.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and complete EIP paperwork to enable Work Control Permits to be issued safely and effectively.
• Participate in emergency exercises, EHS training and continuous improvement activity, identifying and implementing actions to improve the asset, working environment and shift performance.

Experience and Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations, or equivalent suitable process industry experience.
• Experience working in a process, manufacturing, production or industrial operating environment.
• Ability to follow operating instructions, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of EHS requirements and Process Safety Management principles within an operational environment.
• Ability to interpret process data and take appropriate action to support safe and efficient operation.
• Ability to identify and report defects and support basic maintenance or maintenance preparation activities.
• Ability to complete operational and permit-related documentation accurately.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a shift-based production team.
• Commitment to maintaining competence through training, validation and re-validation.
• Strong awareness of safe working practices, emergency response requirements and continuous improvement.
• Experience working on an Upper Tier COMAH plant.
• Experience working in a chemical, petrochemical, process or high-hazard manufacturing environment.
• Experience preparing equipment for maintenance under permit-to-work systems.
• Experience participating in emergency exercises or site emergency response activity.
• Experience supporting scheduled or breakdown maintenance activities.
• Experience identifying and implementing operational improvement actions.
• Experience working in a multi-skilled shift team environment.
• Working with people.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Relating and networking.
• Analysing.
• Learning and researching.
• Planning and organising.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Following instructions and procedures.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives.

We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.
Private Medical Insurance (optional to join), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

Cycle to Work salary sacrificeand Home & Tech loan schemes available along with a wide range of discounts via BHN Extras, with additional benefits coming soon.

Application Deadline Saturday, October 31, 2026 Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Positions Available 22 Job Summary

Benefits

We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.
Private Medical Insurance (optional to join), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

Cycle to Work salary sacrificeand Home & Tech loan schemes available along with a wide range of discounts via BHN Extras, with additional benefits coming soon.

About the Organisation

Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, marketed under the TIOXIDE® and DELTIO® brands, and supplied to customers worldwide across a range of essential applications.

Headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, Tioxide combines more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage with advanced technical expertise, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LB Group, the world’s leading TiO2 pigment and titanium sponge manufacturer, Tioxide is entering an exciting new chapter. As the business continues to evolve, we are welcoming new talent to help build on our strong heritage and contribute to our future success.

At Tioxide, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact in a business where people work together, take ownership, deliver on their commitments and continually look for better ways of doing things.

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be joining a business with a proud history, a supportive team and a clear vision for the future.

For more information, visit tioxide.com